Simon’s Seat is a gritstone outcrop that rises to 1,591 feet (485 m) on the moors above Wharfedale in the east of the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park. Its summit is characterised by gritstone crags and huge, rounded boulders, while the rugged pastures below are quintessential Yorkshire Dales: always a scenic delight.

A conspicuous gritstone outcrop on the moors above Wharfedale

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Yorkshire Dales National Park

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Location: Barden, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Teresa

April 25, 2024

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Dogs are not permitted on this route.

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November 8, 2022

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Simon's Seat is a prominent grit stone outcrop at 485m just within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. There is a trig point and amazing views across the Dales.

Simon's Seat is on the Bolton Abbey estate and is accessible to all as it's on open access land.

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March 18, 2019

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Brilliant place BUT.... no dogs allowed 🙁

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1. Simon's Seat and The River Wharfe loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park

18.4km

05:21

490m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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2. Simon's Seat and Rocking Hall loop from Thruscross Reservoir Car Park — Nidderdale

21.4km

05:53

360m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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3. Stepping Stones to Drebley – Simon's Seat loop from Appletreewick

8.56km

02:46

360m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 520 m

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Location: Barden, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

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Simon's Seat

1. Simon's Seat and The River Wharfe loop from Bolton Abbey — Yorkshire Dales National Park

2. Simon's Seat and Rocking Hall loop from Thruscross Reservoir Car Park — Nidderdale

3. Stepping Stones to Drebley – Simon's Seat loop from Appletreewick

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